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R123 BAP

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 92,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,382 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 73,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,511 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,614 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 43,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 38,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,786 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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R123 BAP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 BAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R123 BAP registered?

R123 BAP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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